How to Get Delta Lounge Access
7 Min Read | Last updated: June 4, 2026
Await your flight in luxury. See how to get Delta Sky Club® access with Delta's loyalty program, eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles® Cards, and more.
At-A-Glance
- Delta Sky Club® is an exclusive retreat space where Delta Sky Club members can wait for outgoing or connecting flights.
- Sky Club is available at over 50 locations globally and offers free high-speed internet, complimentary cocktails, showers at select locations, healthy meal options, and more.1
- You can gain Sky Club access by purchasing a membership, achieving Medallion® Status, or becoming a qualifying Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Member.
If you’re a seasoned traveler, you know how rejuvenating it can be to escape from the airport bustle before a flight. The Delta Sky Club® can be that rejuvenating airport lounge space to recharge, shower, and rest up before you board. You can gain Delta Sky Club access in a few ways, and we’ll explore them all.
How to Gain Delta Sky Club Lounge Access
Whether you rise up Delta Medallion® Status Tiers, purchase a Sky Club membership directly as a Medallion Member®, or become a Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Member, you have options for accessing the Sky Club on your next journey.
The Medallion Diamond Tier Route
Delta rewards its most loyal flyers through the SkyMiles Program, and when you join, you can earn one Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) for every $1 you spend on Delta and Delta partner tickets, getting you that much closer to Medallion Status and the Sky Club.2 This excludes Delta Main Basic tickets; terms and conditions apply.
Each of the four Medallion Tiers corresponds to a certain number of MQDs annually:3
- Silver: You earned $5,000 MQDs in one year.
- Gold: You earned $10,000 MQDs in one year.
- Platinum: You earned $15, 000 MQDs in one year.
- Diamond: You earned $28,000 MQDs in one year.
Reaching the Silver Tier makes you a Medallion Member, and achieving the Diamond Tier gives you access to the Sky Club.
The Delta One® or SkyTeam Premium Cabin Route For Medallion Members
As a Medallion Member, you may be upgraded to Delta One, Delta Premium Select, or SkyTeam premium cabins. Delta One is Delta’s most premium cabin type, with chef-curated dishes, sommelier-selected wines, lie-flat seats, and luxury amenities. When you fly with participating Delta partners, you could be upgraded to a SkyTeam Premium cabin (the partner airline’s luxury section).
When you receive a qualifying upgrade on eligible same-day domestic or international flights, you may be able to access the Sky Club. Terms and conditions apply.4
The Delta Sky Club Annual Membership Route
You may not have to cross your fingers for an upgrade. Sky Club access is also open to Medallion Members who belong to Silver, Gold, and Platinum Medallion Tiers when they purchase a Sky Club annual membership.
You can opt for one of two memberships:5
- Individual membership: With a one-year rate of $695 or 69,500 miles, you can access Sky Club with up to two extra guests (or your spouse/domestic partner and children under 21) for an additional fee per visit per guest.
- Executive membership: With a one-year rate of $1,495 or 149,500 miles, you can access Sky Club with up to two guests (or your spouse/domestic partner and children under 21) per visit.
The American Express Credit Card Route
Another possible path to a relaxing break between flights: American Express offers the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card, which can fast-track you to Sky Club access, and the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Reserve Card, which unlocks full access.
Here’s how:
- Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card:6 Card Members get an MQD Headstart, receiving $2,500 MQD each Medallion Qualification Year and getting closer to elevated Status for the next Medallion® Year. Terms Apply.
SkyMiles Platinum Card Members can also take advantage of the Card's MQD Boost, letting them earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on their Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card in a calendar year, getting them closer to Medallion Status for the next Medallion Year quicker. Terms Apply. - Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card: Card Members enjoy 15 Visits each Medallion® Year to the Delta Sky Club® when flying Delta and can unlock Unlimited Delta Sky Club Access after spending $75,000 in purchases on their Card during a calendar year. Terms apply.
On top of Sky Club access, these are just some of the other benefits the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card offers:7
- Companion Certificate: Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main round-trip flight within the U.S. and to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America each year after renewal of your Card. Terms, fees, and restrictions apply. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.
- MQD Headstart & MQD Boost: Get closer to premium Status faster.
- Complimentary Access to the Centurion Lounge: Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card. Terms Apply.
- $120 Rideshare Credit: Get rewarded to and from the airport. Earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That's up to $120 back each year. Enrollment required. Terms Apply.
- TakeOff 15: Take 15% off anytime you book Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when using delta.com and the Fly Delta app. (Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.)
- Upgrade Priority + Complimentary Upgrade List: Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade List, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members. The Card Member must be flying on a Delta-operated flight to receive this benefit and may receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion Tier, purchased product and fare class, and Million Miler status.
- $120 Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®: Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck. To read the full terms and conditions, visit www.americanexpress.com/expeditedtravel.
- Earn Miles: Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases made directly with Delta and 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
- First Bag Free + Second Bag Free: Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights globally for you and up to 8 travel companions in your reservation. Plus, as a Basic Card Member, you check your second bag for free on domestic flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Delta Sky Club is available in over 50 airport locations. Some of these locations include Boston Logan International (BOS), Chicago-O’Hare International (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Orlando International (MCO), and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA).8
Yes, you can if you’re a Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Member. You can also access the lounge if you’re a Delta SkyMiles member with Medallion Status and you’ve been upgraded to a premium cabin on same-day eligible flights. Also, if you’re traveling with a Delta flyer who has Medallion status or Sky Club membership, you may be able to enter as their guest.
The Takeaway
The Delta Sky Club lounge is an oasis for loyal Delta flyers to unwind between flights with complimentary cocktails, showers at select locations, high-speed internet, and more. The Delta and American Express partnership can help you access Sky Club through eligible same-day cabin upgrades, loyalty and lounge program participation, and qualifying Card Membership. No matter how you gain access, you can relax in comfort at Delta Sky Club before your next flight.
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6 For more on Offer & Benefit Terms for the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card, click here.
7 For more on Offer & Benefit Terms for The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, click here.
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Bradley Schnitzer is a writer and email strategist who has covered personal finance and small business topics for over five years. He is passionate about personal finance and helping others understand their money.
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